Description
This Mexican chicken soup recipe combines lean chicken, fresh veggies, and bold spices for a hearty, healthy, and flavorful dinner option.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 (15 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (4 oz) can green chilies, undrained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 small corn tortillas, chopped
3–4 cups shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken
2 (11 oz) cans sweet corn (or 4 fresh corn cobs, kernels removed)
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, jalapeño, oregano, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, green chilies, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Stir in the chopped corn tortillas. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender and tortillas dissolve.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until mostly smooth (optional).
Add shredded chicken, corn, and fresh cilantro. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with crispy tortilla strips, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze in portioned containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 493mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 34mg